Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Tucson, AZ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

543,348

Median Agei

34.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

43.7%237,250

Hispanic/Latino

42.7%232,048

Black

4.6%25,104

Two or More

4.1%22,145

Asian

3%16,418

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.4%7,456

Other

0.3%1,695

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%1,232

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.9%17,461

High School Diploma

18.1%63,965

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%27,828

Some College (1+ yr)

17.3%61,196

Associate's Degree

9%31,651

Bachelor's Degree

17.7%62,638

Master's Degree

9%31,660

Professional Degree

1.6%5,638

Doctorate

1.9%6,763

HS or Higher

87.3%

BA or Higher

30.2%

Graduate+

12.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$242,200

Median Renti

$1,079

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.7%116,274

Renter-Occupied

48.3%108,821

Total Units

245,836

Homeownership

51.7%

Vacancy Rate

8.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.8%10,184

$50K–$100K

4.1%4,787

$100K–$150K

7.6%8,784

$150K–$200K

13.6%15,859

$200K–$300K

34.4%39,951

$300K–$500K

25.1%29,183

$500K–$1M

5.4%6,296

$1M+

1.1%1,230

Rent Distribution

Under $500

4,762

$500–$750

13,415

$750–$1,000

26,932

$1,000–$1,250

22,928

$1,250–$1,500

15,054

$1,500–$2,000

15,708

$2,000+

5,878

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%1,644

2010–2019

4.6%11,290

2000–2009

13%31,921

1990–1999

12.7%31,179

1980–1989

16.5%40,655

1970–1979

20.2%49,559

1960–1969

11%27,086

1950–1959

13.4%32,883

1940–1949

4.8%11,734

1939 or earlier

3.2%7,885

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

48.8%109,861

Electricity

47.5%107,010

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%3,277

No Fuel

0.9%2,104

Solar

0.9%2,088

Wood

0.1%308

Other

0.1%241

Coal

0.1%126

Fuel Oil

0%80

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,546

Mean Household Incomei

$73,528

Per Capita Incomei

$31,152

Poverty Ratei

18%

Unemploymenti

6.2%

Labor Forcei

278,010

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.9%15,429

$10K–$15K

5.1%11,373

$15K–$20K

4.2%9,385

$20K–$25K

5.4%12,150

$25K–$30K

5.5%12,322

$30K–$35K

4.7%10,589

$35K–$40K

5.1%11,526

$40K–$45K

4.9%11,024

$45K–$50K

4.6%10,244

$50K–$60K

8%18,031

$60K–$75K

9.5%21,425

$75K–$100K

12.7%28,482

$100K–$125K

8.4%18,800

$125K–$150K

5.7%12,911

$150K–$200K

5.1%11,585

$200K+

4.4%9,819

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

8,232

Residentsi

15,015

Avg. Tenant Renti

$367/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

36 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing1,082 homes84% occupied$439/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers402 homes86% occupied$300/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81,122 homes96% occupied$332/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC641 homes98% occupied$360/mo rent

811/PRAC42 homes92% occupied$192/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,546/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

80.8%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

15.1%

Low income$27K–$44K/yr

2.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $44K/yr

1.3%

Who Receives This Housing

70.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

67.3% of subsidized households are minority

16.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

74,18213.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

45,034

China

2,331

Philippines

2,166

India

1,714

United Kingdom

1,281

Korea

1,034

Canada

939

Germany

793

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

255,648

Avg. Commutei

22.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

255,011

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

33,982(7.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89%Insured

11%Uninsured